Family

In fifth grade I had a good friend whose father was an ER doctor. She would regale us with gruesome stories from the hospital. I still keep all arms and legs inside the car after the one she told...

The alarm goes off at 5am, and I really did not need the alarm because I did not sleep much anyway... over the summer my daughter had something on her face that looked like a bug bite.  We put...

I joined the club no one wants to be a part of 4 years ago, the club of women who lost their mothers too soon. Now don’t get me wrong, it’s always too soon to lose your mom and...

I haven't lived in the same state as my mom for the past seven years, and it has been rare for me to be with her on Mother's Day. However, being apart does not mean that I cannot celebrate...

What does Mom want for Mother's Day? Likely, the answer is simple: a happy family. But if you're scrambling for a gift idea, here are a few suggestions that may put a smile on Mom's face—and on yours! 1. For...

“So, do you want more kids?” “What are you waiting for? When will you have another?” “Are you going to give him a sibling?” Looking on at my joyful and vibrant son, these are some of the questions I...

In January 2019, my family spent five days and five nights in Disney World (plus one night and one day in Universal Studios Orlando). Planning a Disney World vacation can seem like a full time job so I wanted...

And you may ask yourself, well How did I get here?  Living in a shotgun shack   Or your mother's basement!  Last summer, we were living with our two kids in Texas. After an interview in July, my husband was offered a job here...

Many of us in the DC area are from somewhere else in the USA. Most of the time this is not a problem. However, when parents cannot live by themselves anymore or need more assistance, it may be a...

For several years, and even after the birth of our firstborn, my husband and I talked about getting around to writing our wills, but never took any action. We found that we were definitely not in the minority; many,...

March marked not only the beginning of spring but also the kick off for both MLB and MLS seasons. DC United is back for its second season at Audi Field. Our family has been a DCU family for three years...

Crayons are a creative staple in my household. If the plethora of dinosaurs, electronic gadgets, and books ever got boring (and apparently, they do) the kids will pull out the crayons. I love crayons because they can be used...

Ok, to start this post I want to share one thing: I did not jump on the Kondo bandwagon when her show came out recently, I loved this lady a long time ago! There are some of us who...

Like most parents, one of my dreams is to take our kids to Disney World. However, the thought of planning it causes me to panic a bit. A friend recently joked that planning a trip to Disney takes slightly...